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''by James Sobredo''
''by James Sobredo''


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'''3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, August 1996''' <br>  ''Photo: James Sobredo''
'''3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, August 1996'''  
 
''Photo: James Sobredo''


The South of Market is also filled with many forms of Filipino cultural and artistic expressions. For the third year now, under the leadership of Luz de Leon, the Filipino American Arts Exposition has been holding a parade in downtown San Francisco's Market Street and a festival at the Yerba Buena Center, an event which draws thousands of Filipinos from all over the Bay and River Area. Created by Filipino teenagers from the Teen Center, who were commissioned by the City to create art and sculpture for the public, the walls along Powell Street BART Station are filled with intricate art work.
The South of Market is also filled with many forms of Filipino cultural and artistic expressions. For the third year now, under the leadership of Luz de Leon, the Filipino American Arts Exposition has been holding a parade in downtown San Francisco's Market Street and a festival at the Yerba Buena Center, an event which draws thousands of Filipinos from all over the Bay and River Area. Created by Filipino teenagers from the Teen Center, who were commissioned by the City to create art and sculpture for the public, the walls along Powell Street BART Station are filled with intricate art work.


By 1990, Filipinos comprised 30 percent of the population and became the largest ethnic group in South of Market. "Filipinos are now the majority!" says Angat of SOMA's Teen Center. A newly-constructed modern recreation and activities center was built in 1990, and young people now have a place to go, hang out with their friends, and play lots of basketball. Through the hard work and dedication of Filipinos, such as Canlas, Angat, and Marasigan, gang activities in the South of Market are no longer a major problem.
By 1990, Filipinos comprised 30 percent of the population and became the largest ethnic group in South of Market. "Filipinos are now the majority!" says Angat of SOMA's Teen Center. A newly-constructed modern recreation and activities center was built in 1990, and young people now have a place to go, hang out with their friends, and play lots of basketball. Through the hard work and dedication of Filipinos, such as Canlas, Angat, and Marasigan, gang activities in the South of Market are no longer a major problem.
[[Image:filipin1$3rd-ann-fil-am-arts-expo-1996.jpg|right]] '''3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, August 1996'''
''Photo: James Sobredo''


Today, the Filipino community in the South of Market area remains healthy, intact, and, indeed, vibrant with life. This was evident at the recent Filipino American Arts Exposition parade, where the Honorable Willie Brown, "Da Mayor" of San Francisco, was the Grand Marshall. Escorted by San Francisco's Mounted Police, the Philippine flag rode up front with the honor guard, which was followed by Mayor Brown and Daly City's own Mayor Michael Guingona, a second-generation Filipino American. Then numerous and colorful floats, marching units, drill teams, performers and Filipino parents, children, grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts and uncles come marching down Market Street. All marching to the rhythm and sounds of Music Master Danny Dalanguyan and his colorful kulintang ensemble. Later in the afternoon, center-stage at the Yerba Buena Gardens, young Filipinos dance and do the Macarena to a more contemporary hip-hop beat. It's not always this good and harmonious in the Filipino community, but, for now, these are Filipinos at their best. And it's all happening in San Francisco's the South of Market.
Today, the Filipino community in the South of Market area remains healthy, intact, and, indeed, vibrant with life. This was evident at the recent Filipino American Arts Exposition parade, where the Honorable Willie Brown, "Da Mayor" of San Francisco, was the Grand Marshall. Escorted by San Francisco's Mounted Police, the Philippine flag rode up front with the honor guard, which was followed by Mayor Brown and Daly City's own Mayor Michael Guingona, a second-generation Filipino American. Then numerous and colorful floats, marching units, drill teams, performers and Filipino parents, children, grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts and uncles come marching down Market Street. All marching to the rhythm and sounds of Music Master Danny Dalanguyan and his colorful kulintang ensemble. Later in the afternoon, center-stage at the Yerba Buena Gardens, young Filipinos dance and do the Macarena to a more contemporary hip-hop beat. It's not always this good and harmonious in the Filipino community, but, for now, these are Filipinos at their best. And it's all happening in San Francisco's the South of Market.
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'''Filipino Cultural Dance Association of Sacramento, converging on South of Market for 1996 Filipino American Arts Exposition.'''
''Photo: James Sobredo''


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Revision as of 14:57, 3 February 2020

Historical Essay

by James Sobredo

Filipino-Festival-2000-YBG.jpg

3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, August 1996

Photo: James Sobredo

The South of Market is also filled with many forms of Filipino cultural and artistic expressions. For the third year now, under the leadership of Luz de Leon, the Filipino American Arts Exposition has been holding a parade in downtown San Francisco's Market Street and a festival at the Yerba Buena Center, an event which draws thousands of Filipinos from all over the Bay and River Area. Created by Filipino teenagers from the Teen Center, who were commissioned by the City to create art and sculpture for the public, the walls along Powell Street BART Station are filled with intricate art work.

By 1990, Filipinos comprised 30 percent of the population and became the largest ethnic group in South of Market. "Filipinos are now the majority!" says Angat of SOMA's Teen Center. A newly-constructed modern recreation and activities center was built in 1990, and young people now have a place to go, hang out with their friends, and play lots of basketball. Through the hard work and dedication of Filipinos, such as Canlas, Angat, and Marasigan, gang activities in the South of Market are no longer a major problem.

Filipin1$3rd-ann-fil-am-arts-expo-1996.jpg

3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, August 1996

Photo: James Sobredo

Today, the Filipino community in the South of Market area remains healthy, intact, and, indeed, vibrant with life. This was evident at the recent Filipino American Arts Exposition parade, where the Honorable Willie Brown, "Da Mayor" of San Francisco, was the Grand Marshall. Escorted by San Francisco's Mounted Police, the Philippine flag rode up front with the honor guard, which was followed by Mayor Brown and Daly City's own Mayor Michael Guingona, a second-generation Filipino American. Then numerous and colorful floats, marching units, drill teams, performers and Filipino parents, children, grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts and uncles come marching down Market Street. All marching to the rhythm and sounds of Music Master Danny Dalanguyan and his colorful kulintang ensemble. Later in the afternoon, center-stage at the Yerba Buena Gardens, young Filipinos dance and do the Macarena to a more contemporary hip-hop beat. It's not always this good and harmonious in the Filipino community, but, for now, these are Filipinos at their best. And it's all happening in San Francisco's the South of Market.

Filipino-Cultural-Dance-Association-of-Sacramento-c-2000.jpg

Filipino Cultural Dance Association of Sacramento, converging on South of Market for 1996 Filipino American Arts Exposition.

Photo: James Sobredo

Filipin1$3rd-ann-fil-am-arts-1996-women.jpg

Traditional costumes at the 3rd Annual Filipino American Arts Exposition, 1996
Photo: James Sobredo


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